I have been making gumbo since my early 20's and I have never measured any of the ingredients. I always just cook by sight but I did try to measure them for this posting. I like my gumbo slightly spicy so you may want to use less cajun spices and eliminate the pepper sauce.
Provided by Lorrie Butler
Categories Seafood
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. 1: Warm up a large gumbo pot over medium heat, then reduce to low heat. 2: In a cast iron skillet, saute' smoked sausage in half of the cooking oil over medium high heat until sausage begins to brown (about 4 to 5 minutes). 3: Transfer sausage to the gumbo pot. 4: Saute' andouille in the skillet over medium high heat until slightly browned. 5: Transfer andouille to gumbo pot. 6: Saute' chopped onions, celery, and bell pepper in butter in the skillet for 8 to 10 minutes. 7: Add all seasonings and bouillon granules to skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. 8: Transfer vegetable and seasoning mixture to gumbo pot. 9: Saute' chicken, half a batch at a time, in remaining cooking oil until slightly browned. 10: Transfer chicken to gumbo pot. 11: Add hot pepper sauce, chicken broth, and water to gumbo pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat. 12: Crumble in dark roux. 13: Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat, and cook gumbo on a low boil for 60 minutes. 14: Reduce heat to a low simmer for 10 minutes. 15: Add shrimp and crabs or lump crab meat and simmer an additional 10 minutes 16: Garnish with green onions and serve with potato salad.
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Hendrina Haikondja
haikondjahendrina6@hotmail.comThis gumbo was way too salty for my taste. I had to add a lot of water to dilute it.
Debbie Bookout
debbieb@hotmail.comI made this gumbo in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect! It's a great way to have a delicious meal without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
Balal Uddin
u_balal@hotmail.comThis gumbo is a great way to use up leftover chicken, shrimp, and sausage. It's also a very affordable meal to make.
Ron BY
by_ron72@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my gumbo turned out bland and watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Gianna Dominick
giannad@yahoo.comThis gumbo is the best I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the shrimp, chicken, and sausage are all cooked to perfection.
Bella Mendoza
bella_m15@aol.comThis gumbo was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.
Sabir Piya
p-s@aol.comI've made this gumbo several times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.
Temitope Adeniji
temitope_a@hotmail.co.ukThis gumbo was way too salty for my taste. I had to add a lot of water to dilute it.
RS Rana
rsrana@gmail.comI made this gumbo in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect! It's a great way to have a delicious meal without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
Sahmim Islam
islam-sahmim@gmail.comThis gumbo is a great way to use up leftover chicken, shrimp, and sausage. It's also a very affordable meal to make.
Zakari Hassan
z@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my gumbo turned out bland and watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Yakubu Ridwan
ridwany@gmail.comThis gumbo is the best I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the shrimp, chicken, and sausage are all cooked to perfection.
Kamara Angela
a.k10@yahoo.comThis gumbo was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.
j laz
j_l58@hotmail.frI made this gumbo for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the way the shrimp, chicken, and sausage all came together.
Odirile Monare
o-monare@hotmail.comOverall, this gumbo was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Carson
carson@hotmail.frThis gumbo was a huge disappointment. The shrimp was overcooked and the sausage was bland. I won't be making this recipe again.
Jaden Hodges Danielewicz
d_j42@hotmail.frThe gumbo was delicious, but it was a little too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.
John Blosser
j75@gmail.comThis gumbo was easy to make and turned out great! I used chicken andouille sausage, and it gave the gumbo a nice spicy kick.
Evangeline Higgins
h.e92@hotmail.comI've made this gumbo several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Shulissa Edmonds
s_edmonds@yahoo.comThis gumbo was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the shrimp, chicken, and sausage were all cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of okra, which gave the gumbo a nice slimy texture.